Letter: Americans need to pull together

Recently, a friend and I were on our way to Odessa. On the Tahoka highway, near Woodrow, there was a construction company resurfacing the highway. I noticed a sight so remarkable that I had my friend pull over. Every piece of equipment they were using had an American flag mounted on it. I got out of the car and found one of the foremen and told him thanks for flying our flag.

As we proceeded on our way, I began to think about the past.

Those of us old enough to remember Sept. 11, 2001, remember how that event pulled us together as a country. Everyone began flying flags on their porches, cars and motorcycles. Pro football players and high school seniors alike joined the military in a sense of patriotism. Our president led our country in the days, weeks and months following 9/11, letting the rest of the world know that no one gets away with attacking our country.

Fast forward to today.

Our country is pulling itself apart at the seams. We complain about our elected officials from both parties that we put into office. We need to stand up and hold these local, state and national politicians accountable so they represent the wishes of the people and not just special interest groups. We need to pull together again to show the world America is that shining beacon on a hill, and we can come together, as one nation under God.